• You may choose either to make payment for the arrears or upfront $117. To apply for recurring payment using your debit/credit card, please tick the "Apply for Debit/Credit Card Recurring Payment" box before making the payment.

How do I Apply for NTUC Plus! Credit/Debit Visa Card?

What is U Care BTS Vouchers?

The U Care Back To School (BTS) Vouchers Programme is one of NTUC-U Care Fund’s core assistance programmes which aims to help eligible union members defray the cost of their children’s school expenses for the new school year.

^ Note: If member has previously submitted photocopy of his/her child/children's birth certificates for Back to School Voucher Programme in 2012 or later, member need not submit the birth certificates again.

When & How Can I Apply for BTS Vouchers?

The Joint Application for U Stretch Vouchers & U Care Back To School Vouchers 2017 is open on 15 June 2017.

- CPF Statement (showing contribution history for the past 3 months). If no CPF account, a written letter from CPF board is required

If Member is Unemployed:

- CPF Statement (showing contribution history for the past 3 months). If no CPF account, a written letter from CPF board is required AND

- Photocopy of Spouse's payslip or CPF Statement (showing contribution history for the past 3 months) if Member is Married

What is Education Awards?

Supported and co-funded by the NTUC-U Care Fund, the Education Awards aims to provide assistance and encouragement to school-going children of General Branch (GB) members as well as reward children who excel in their studies.

Your child will be awarded based on the following categories:

Education Grant

1. Each successful candidate: $100

2. Each successful candidate (Special Education): $200

Scholarship

1. Primary (4-6): $100

2. Secondary: $200

3. Junior College, Pre-U & ITE: $300

4. Polytechnic: $800

5. University: $1,000

Am I Eligible for Education Awards?

Main Criteria

Member:

You must be an NTUC General Branch, U Club or National Taxi Association (NTA) Union member with a minimum of 6 months continuous paid-up union membership at the point of application and is not in arrears.

For Ordinary Branch members, you may approach your respective union for the availability of scholarship/education grant programme.

Child/Children:

Must be studying* in Singapore, either in Government/Government-Aided/Independent Schools, Junior Colleges, Institute of Technical Education, Millennia Institute, Polytechnics or MOE-registered Special Education Schools in 2015 and 2016.

(*excludes bridging courses tie-up between foreign and local educational institutions)

Must not receive or apply for Scholarship or Bursary awards from any other organizations including the Government Education Scheme.

Must be attending school in year 2016. Graduating students (e.g. final year Junior College students going to NS in year 2016) who will not be attending schools will not be eligible for the Education Awards.

Each child can only apply for either Education Grant or Scholarship.

Additional Criteria for Education Grant

Total monthly gross household income* must be less than $3,000 or monthly per capita income of less than $750 (*all income derived from employment/business, inclusive of overtime and allowances).

Your child/children must achieve a passing grade for the overall aggregate and not a retained student in 2016.

Only maximum of 2 children per family can apply.

​Additional Criteria for Scholarship

For school-going child/children in all education levels except primary 1-3 in 2016.

How do I Apply for Education Awards?

Application form will be made available once the event is open for sign up.

What are the Documents Required?

Information will made available once the event is open for sign up.

What is FFF? (formerly known as Family Recreation & Fun Carnivals)

The Family Fun Fiesta (FFF), formerly known as Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnivals is organized and sponsored by NTUC Club in support of the Labour Movement’s U Care initiative.

Held several times a year, FFF aims to strengthen family bonding and promote a greater work-life balance and better well-being by enabling lower income union members to enjoy a day of fun with their families at Downtown East at no cost.

Each successful applicant will receive a recreation package which comprises of admission tickets to Wild Wild Wet, bowling game coupons, F & B vouchers, 1 hour free play at eXplorerkid (for children aged 12 and below) and wristbands for unlimited play of games and activities.

Admission tickets to Downtown East facilities, F & B vouchers and wristbands are issued according to the number of family members.

Am I Eligible for FFF?

Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $4,000 and below OR Per Capita Income of $1000 and below if gross household income exceeds $4,000. Gross income is defined as all income derived from employment/business inclusive of overtime and allowances.

Member must not be in arrears of membership dues.

Family members refers to applicant's immediate family members and they must be staying in the same household as the applicant in Singapore.

When Can I Apply for FFF?

The application is now closed.

For successful applicants, you will be notified by post about 1 week before your assigned run.

Carnival dates:

9 September 2017 (Saturday)

10 September 207 (Sunday)

18 Novembr 2017 (Saturday)

19 November 2017 (Sunday)

2 December 2017 (Saturday)

3 December 2017 (Sunday)

What is U Care Hardship Grant?

The U Care Hardship Grant is a once-off assistance to low-income union members in the event that the members suffer hardship arising from one of the following circumstances which is of a non-industrial nature:

Death

Total and permanent incapacity

Serious chronic medical condition

(​Pre-existing serious chronic medical condition diagnosed before the applicant became a Union Member will not be considered)

Registered fire or flood victim

Am I Eligible for U Care Hardship Grant?

Union member must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the grant:

Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $1,800 and below OR Per Capita Income of $500 and below if gross household income exceeds $1,800.

Minimum of 6 months continuous paid-up union membership at the point of application.

How do I Apply for U Care Hardship Grant?

For Ordinary Branch members, you may apply through your union.

For General Branch members, you may apply through the following methods:

What is U Portal?

NTUC launched U Portal to better serve and engage our members. U Portal represents the Labour Movement’s digital journey: enabling us to effectively communicate and engage with our members and the wider public through three integrated digital channels - web, social media and mobile.

Apart from enhancing productivity for NTUC and the unions, moving away from ‘paper-based’ processes to online services has also led to greater operational efficiency and savings in resources. U Portal has also helped NTUC provide greater access and convenience in meeting the end-user needs of its members.

Who Can Register?

U Portal registration is for everyone - union members and non-members alike.